- Nationality
New Zealand- Position
- Hooker
- Full Name
- Tyrone Te Wehi Jack Thompson
- Born
- 28th May 2000
- Province
- Hawke's Bay
- Māori Iwi
- Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Ngāti Rangiwewehi
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2026
- Height
- 1.86m
- Weight
- 111kg
- Māori Games
- 3
Powerful hooker Tyrone Thompson joined the Chiefs in 2022 and debuted early that season against Moana Pasifika where he also scored a try.
Thompson completed his schooling in Hawke’s Bay before heading to Wellington where he made his provincial debut in 2020 against Waikato. In 2022 he made the shift home to sign with the Hawke’s Bay Magpies for the Bunnings NPC competition.
The same year he was named in the Māori All Blacks side that faced Ireland.
In 2023, Thompson displayed his power and pace through his increased game time with the Gallagher Chiefs in DHL Super Rugby Pacific. His form earnt him selection for the All Blacks XV tour to Japan for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup.
Thompson’s twin brother Leo is also a successful athlete playing for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
Māori Iwi: Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Ngāti Rangiwewehi
Māori All Blacks vs Japan XV
| Season | Team | T | C | P | DG | YC | RC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Māori All Blacks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Māori All Blacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Career Total
| Season | T | C | P | DG | YC | RC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |